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| - Bloomer's is probably the only vegan restaurant I've ever been to that manages to stock a varied and balanced menu. Rather than leaning into one trend or another, the offerings here cater to a vast variety of consumers, from casual morning coffee addicts to health nuts to people who walked 30 minutes to meet a friend here and just really want a greasy sandwich. Most vegan spots have a trendy air of pretension, but Bloomer's just feels like a restaurant.
I had the pulled jack sandwich, something of a play on pulled pork, and it was fantastic. And fantastically gigantic. I was initially a bit disappointed that the sandwiches here don't come with chips, but after eating about half of one, I was in pain. Having never tried jackfruit as a protein substitute before, I was a bit apprehensive about how it would taste, but it ended up being just like all other things when smothered in barbecue sauce: effing delicious. Pulled pork has never piqued my interest, but I would walk 30 minutes every day for this sandwich.
Also sampled: the poutine (great fries, great gravy, meh cheese substitute), maple walnut donut (oh god so good), elderberry hibiscus iced tea (tasty but super sweet). Service was very polite and efficient, but food itself took a while to come out. I really like this neighborhood - it reminds me of Connecticut Street in my dear Buffalo. I would absolutely return here!
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